The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 made some changes to Social Security's laws about filing for retirement and spousal benefits. You can get Social Security retirement or survivors benefits and work at the same time.But, if you're younger than full retirement age, and earn more. Your Social Security card or a record of your number. Remember, to be eligible to retire your TMRS account, you need to have five (5) years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age. Check eligibility if you're not sure what to apply for. At least age 62, meet the Rule of 80 (combined age and years of service credit equal at least 80), and have at least five years of service credit. Social Security​ benefits are available at age 62 or older. If you are already entitled to benefits, you may voluntarily suspend retirement benefit payments up to age 70. The best source for information on how this change in the law may affect your Social Security benefit is the Social Security Administration (SSA).